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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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